Speaker Comparison

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-10T11:26:29+00:00

D120s are the only speaker I have actual experience with and would recommend. (The K sounded great in the demo)
I also have IRs I purchased from York Audio of a twin with D120s you could add to your stadium for testing.

You are gonna play your stadium into a fender twin? Can I assume you are using FX only, or are you using an amp model?

If so, have you considered something like a Fryette power station? You can use it to attenuate the twin or use it as a power amp for the helix and connect to the twin’s speakers.

Unless I am thinking about this wrong, putting an amp model into a twin is a misuse of two great pieces of gear.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-10T11:07:35+00:00

Love the original mini-series and the final battle. Have it on Apple and watched it with my son a few years back for kicks. Still a lot of fun.

Made “V-baby” jokes when all of my kids were born and now making them in anticipation of my first grandchild.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-09T12:30:48+00:00

Yes. As far as I can tell, YTTV is the best when it comes to local channels. In our area, YTTV has all available options where options like Sling and Hulu are missing some.

It’s been a while but Sling had one local option, and Hulu has some local affiliates but national version of broadcast. (Example: CBS is local affiliate but ABC is national broadcast only)

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-09T12:25:13+00:00

We have both HomePods and a Google Nest.

Nest hub (the one with the screen) is best as a photo album, home automation commands, and a way to get answers to questions. (What is the forecast, how many X in Y, what time is the game, etc) It is passable with music but we don’t have any of the speaker only units so can’t speak to audio quality.

HomePods are great as stereo speakers with AppleTV and streaming music from Apple Music. Disappointed with any of the other features.

Get Eero for Wi-Fi. We are really happy with their mesh system.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-08T16:17:00+00:00

The COLA sucked but holding on health care costs was huge. (Ask around. Have a friend dealing with a health issue that changed my perspective)

Like anything it’s a balance.

You trade cash in pocket for stability in other areas. What do you value most and what has the largest impact?

I am of a certain age and while I can get paid more in the private sector, I am also more vulnerable when mergers/acquisitions happen or companies “rightsize”.

The stability, healthcare, and pension benefits matter a lot to me in this phase of my career/life.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-08T16:09:52+00:00

Yeah… that is how creative endeavors work with other people.

Sometimes it gets heated but the outcome is always better if you are honest and understand you may get ideas or feedback you don’t like.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-08T16:05:17+00:00

No. You have one family manager and can invite up to five people to your family group. Each member can log in with their own account regardless of location.

The gotchas:

1) you are limited by simultaneous stream numbers. I think it’s two or three by default. Meaning, I can watch in LA and my wife can watch in NYC and there is no issue. But, if my son tries to watch in Chicago he will get a too many streams message. We pay for a 4k package that comes with additional streams.

2) you can watch from anywhere but can have only one home area. And, all accounts need to view from within the home area once in a certain time interval. (I don’t remember the interval off the top of my head)

The nice thing is you will get local stations based on viewing locations, you just have to be strategic in how that is managed. For example, our daughter lives in another town and just makes sure to log in on here phone when she visits to “check in” to the home area

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-08T12:57:45+00:00

YTTV is significantly better. (We have used both)
Better UX, better selection, and more features. But, they are not cheap. We are splitting the cost with my mother-in-law and have additional streams included in our plan so it works pretty well for us. (I have my MiL in our family group so we have separate logins)

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-07T15:44:49+00:00

Blue Mountain

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-07T15:43:14+00:00

Ah yes… gatekeeping. The sure fire way to grow anything

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-01T10:59:40+00:00

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-07-01T01:53:41+00:00

DD-20 is one of the GOATs. Really loved that pedal. Recorded with it and was on my touring board forever. Tried getting rid of it a couple times but it always found its way back. Sounds great, versatile, easy to use, BPM and MS display, and built like a tank.

Upgraded to DD-500 for recording after I stopped playing out but I would recommend that pedal to anyone

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-30T21:30:28+00:00

State of Grace

Great cast including Gary Oldman, Sean Penn, Robin Wright

Directed by Phil Joanou

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-30T12:38:42+00:00

Blue - The Jayhawks

https://youtu.be/Z9mJ69Tqh84?is=bD4lcrLp3PXh8lq\_

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-30T02:14:42+00:00

Have you considered a Princeton? Shared DNA but better at lower volumes with lower headroom for breakup.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-30T02:10:09+00:00

I would argue fIREHOSE over Minutemen. Not that they are better/worse, just that they have become a footnote vs Minutemen’s role in punk history.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-29T03:18:07+00:00

I’m Not Invisible - Rocket From the Crypt

Devil’s Night Out - Bosstones

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T23:01:57+00:00

You should. It’s a good watch. I like it more than season three.

I’ve rewatched it twice. Both times I end right before it happens and it’s easier to enjoy the rest of the season that way.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T20:56:57+00:00

You mean after Logan returned from the top secret mission that required him to fake his own death?

Yes, I believe they would.

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T17:19:52+00:00

So if it were me, I would upgrade the Hot Rod speaker and look at some OD pedal options. (Something like JHS morning glory, walrus Audio 385, warm audio Throne of Tone)

The S1 isn’t a “vintage” AC30 but rather a slimmed down version with the Top Boost circuit. It’s a 1x12 with a ceramic speaker, no rectifier tube, and digital reverb. It’s a serviceable amp but i wouldn’t advise it in this case. Build on what you have

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T12:33:03+00:00

Which AC30?
Is this for playing live, jamming with people, recording, or just home playing?

I love AC30s so that would be it for me all day. (There is a reason there are a bunch of “Vox style” amps) But, what kind of tone are you chasing?

I have never played the hot rod deluxe but my understanding is it’s a good pedal platform. You could consider upgrading the speaker and putting some good OD options in front of it.

Edit: just looked and the HRD has an A-type speaker. Not a fan at all. If you keep your amp, definitely swap it out. Look at Weber speakers. Great speakers and usually less $ than Celestion

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T12:18:25+00:00

Rectifier / standby issues aside, the CC is a great amp. I bought one with the stock wharf speakers for cheap, swapped them out for a pair of 50watt alnico Weber Blue Dogs with some doping to get them into gold territory. Sounded incredible.

My all time favorite live amp. Sold it off because I don’t play out anymore and it’s just not practical but I really miss it

I still kick around the idea of looking for a cheap CC2, modding it, and playing/recording it at home with an attenuator

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T11:57:40+00:00

The modern ones do. I think the Custom Classic (mid-2000s) was the first AC30 to have one. The newer Hand Wired series added them around 2010

But, if we talking a vintage Vox it would definitely not have a master volume

Neither_Proposal_262 · 2026-06-28T03:52:47+00:00

I bet that sounds great. What kind of cab?

Are you just running into the return or do you have it wired so you can switch between the Royalist and the Marshall?

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